Star Gazing on Mt. Teide

Step into an evening above the clouds on this guided journey into the dramatic landscapes of Teide National Park, where volcanic terrain, high-altitude views, and some of the clearest night skies in the world come together in one unforgettable experience.

Description

Your evening begins with hotel pickup in South Tenerife and a relaxed drive up into the mountains. Along the way, your guide sets the scene with stories of Tenerife’s volcanic origins, local legends, and the powerful natural forces that shaped the island.

Dinner in the Mountains

High above sea level at Restaurante 7 Cañadas, you’ll pause for a relaxed three-course Canarian dinner with drinks included. Surrounded by vast lava fields and open skies, this is dining in one of Tenerife’s most striking natural settings.

Sunset Over a Floating Horizon

As the sun begins to drop, the landscape shifts into something almost otherworldly. From over 2,000 metres up, watch the famous “Sea of Clouds” roll beneath Mount Teide as the sky burns with colour. With a glass of cava or orange juice in hand, this is one of those moments that feels both still and cinematic at the same time.

Guided Stargazing in a World-Class Sky

When night settles in, the focus turns upward. With Starlight Certified guides leading the way, you’ll explore constellations, planets, star clusters, and distant galaxies using high-powered telescopes. The experience is designed to be both accessible and fascinating—blending astronomy, ancient mythology, and simple storytelling that brings the night sky to life.

If conditions allow, there’s also time to capture incredible night-sky photos, including the Milky Way stretching across the horizon.

An Award-Winning Night Experience

Consistently recognised with Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards over the past four years, this is one of Tenerife’s most highly regarded evening excursions—combining scenery, science, and atmosphere in a single journey.

Pickup Details

Pickup times vary throughout the year depending on sunset timing and will be confirmed the day before your tour (or on the morning for Tuesday departures). If you would like to know an approximate pickup times, feel free to chat with us on WhatsApp: +34711003901

Why Choose Tenerife First Excursions for booking this specific tour?

  • Our expert guides provide extensive local knowledge, helping you explore the finest spots in Tenerife with insider tips and fascinating stories.
  • We maintain comfortable, well-equipped transport and a stellar reputation for service, so you can trust us for a memorable day.
  • From booking to your return, we handle all details so you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the adventure.

Key Points

  • Duration: Approx. 6.5 hours
  • Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays
  • Departure & Transfer: Pick-up is from the south of Tenerife. After booking, we’ll send you the exact pick-up location and time based on your hotel. If you want this information before booking, you can contact us via live chat or WhatsApp.
  • Accessibility: Not recommended for wheelchair users
  • Clothing: Warm layers and comfortable shoes recommended. Extra jackets are supplied during the tour.

 

PRICES

  • Adults (over 13): €95.00
  • Children (4 – 12): €60.00
  • Infants (1 – 3): €0.00

This tour is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.

  • xxxsamlxxx Avatar
    xxxsamlxxx
    5 star rating
    2/14/2022
    Must do excursion A must do excursion! The rep we booked it through at Tenerife first excursions was really helpful and informative. Not pushy at all! The boat trip was so good! The captain was also super friendly and made everyone feel very welcome and at home and shared lots of facts about the dolphins/ whales and the sea. Very interesting. The sunset was also beautiful! So happy we chose to do this tour! It made our holiday!
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    rockter123 Avatar
    rockter123
    5 star rating
    12/16/2021
    amazing crazy fun on the waves Have to give Lisa a massive thank you for sorting out our jet ski experience, my friend Michelle had a total blast along with myself and the wife, to say it was fun would not be enough, it was excellent and the speed of the jet skis was amazing, i would deff recomend going to see lisa for all your excursions and the service is tip top, next trip for us is when our friend is back over on the rock,again thank you lisafayjason and michelle xx
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    Andy Johnston Avatar
    Andy Johnston
    8/02/2024
    We booked the sunset quad trip and it was 1 of the best experiences I've had Kim who we booked through was excellent and so helpful before and after wouldn't use anyone else a company who genuinely cares about there customers 5 stars isn't high enough thanks again
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    Emma-May Dean Avatar
    Emma-May Dean
    9/14/2023
    Met Linda this evening with only a few days left of our holiday. She was so lovely and very attentive. We told her what we were really wanting to do but also open to recommendations, she went through it all with us and was very personable. Would highly recommend booking through them. Can’t wait for our excursions now- day boat trip to see the dolphins and whales, swimming in the sea with snacks and drinks included (3hrs). Also, sunset buggy with snack and soft drink included.Thank you again Linda!!
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    N8400QAhelenm
    5 star rating
    3/13/2022
    Trip bookings We also booked catamaran and siam ParkLisa was fabulous very attentive Wish Daniel .... the Craicmaster continued successThanks guys
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    958maddym Avatar
    958maddym
    5 star rating
    11/25/2021
    Nice, relaxing boat trip Tour was great! Saw dolphins, a sea turtle, and some pilot whales. Also the area for snorkeling was quite nice, not too much to see but still some nice groups of fish.
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    Gustavs Kuks Avatar
    Gustavs Kuks
    11/08/2025
    We booked a 4.5h whale + dolphin watching tour through TFE, and Sue was very helpful with all the details. The tour ended up happening via Freebird catamarans (dunno if directly or using their boats), and I was a little skeptical since there were old reviews of bad experiences, but our trip was very pleasant. We managed to snag one of the first sunbeds (first come basis when you board the boat for 25EUR, very much recommend this), so we got to enjoy a beautiful view of the island and Los Gigantes, and a ride on the waves. The captain said the ride is a bit choppy, but it didnt seem too bad - all our stuff stayed in place, just make sure to put something heavy on your towels if you get up so the wind doesnt blow them away. We were served a nice rice+chicken lunch, and had access to free drinks. The crew entertained us with excellent music selection, and on the way back we managed to watch pilot whales for about 20 minutes, quite close at times (captn said 99% chance of seeing whales when we went in November). Our only "complaint" is that we wish more time was spent with the animals, but I think we just need a different tour for that - this was 90% relaxing, sightseeing, and swimming (which we still thoroughly recommend)
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    Will Clarke Avatar
    Will Clarke
    10/24/2024
    Kim was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable with all the questions we had. Definitely recommend!
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